Daryl McMahon
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Daryl McMahon is an Irish
footballer who currently plays as a midfielder
for Conference South
side Boreham Wood
.
Starting his career at West Ham United
, he switched to Port Vale
in 2004 after failing to make a first team appearance for the Hammers. Later in the year he moved on to Leyton Orient
, where he would remain for three years. He then spent two seasons at Stevenage Borough, moving on to Cambridge United
and then Farnborough in 2009. Two years later he moved on to Boreham Wood. He has also played for Torquay United
and Notts County
on loan.
. McMahon then began his career as a trainee with West Ham United
, turning professional in August 2002. In need of first team experience, he joined League Two
Torquay United
on loan in March 2004, making his debut as a late substitute for Martin Gritton
in the 2–2 home draw with Yeovil Town
on 3 April 2004. However, that was to be his only game for the Gulls as he returned to West Ham two weeks early, seemingly at his own request.
He was released by West Ham at the end of the 2003–04 season, joining Martin Foyle
's League One
Port Vale
in August 2004. He struggled to establish himself at Vale Park
and dropped down a division to join Leyton Orient
on a free transfer in November 2004, after rejecting a further short-term deal at Port Vale. Impressing on a non-contract basis he signed a six month deal with Orient in January 2005.
He played 33 games of the O's promotion winning campaign of 2005–06 but fell out of favour the following season and joined Notts County
, back in League Two, on loan in November 2006. After his loan spell finished the following January, McMahon joined Conference
side Stevenage Borough. A fairly regular member of the first team at Broadhall Way
, he was a sub in the FA Trophy
final
at Wembley
. In May 2008 he signed a two year contract with the club.
On 26 November 2008, he was transfer listed by Borough, along with teammate John Martin
, and in the 2009 January transfer window McMahon agreed to join fellow Conference side Cambridge United
. He made his debut in a 4-1 win over Woking
at the Abbey Stadium
, but struggled to hold down a place in the side. He was an unused substitute in the 2009
Conference National
play-off final, as he watched his United teammates lose their second play-off final in as many years. On 16 July 2009, caretaker
Cambridge United manager, Paul Carden
, announced that McMahon has left the club. He then joined Farnborough for a two year stay. He enjoyed promotion to the Conference South
with the club, as they were crowned champions of the Southern Football League Premier Division in 2009–10
. The following year he helped the club to the Conference South play-off final, where they were defeated 4–1 by Ebbsfleet United
In June 2011, he signed for Boreham Wood
as a player-coach on a two year contract.
with Stevenage Borough
with Cambridge United
with Farnborough
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
footballer who currently plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
side Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South...
.
Starting his career at West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
, he switched to Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in 2004 after failing to make a first team appearance for the Hammers. Later in the year he moved on to Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
, where he would remain for three years. He then spent two seasons at Stevenage Borough, moving on to Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
and then Farnborough in 2009. Two years later he moved on to Boreham Wood. He has also played for Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
and Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
on loan.
Playing career
McMahon Started his youth career with the famous Belvedere FCBelvedere FC
Belvedere Football Club is an Irish youth football club based in Fairview, Dublin. Originally founded in 1971, the club plays in the Dublin & District Soccer League...
. McMahon then began his career as a trainee with West Ham United
West Ham United F.C.
West Ham United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Upton Park, Newham, East London. They play in The Football League Championship. The club was founded in 1895 as Thames Ironworks FC and reformed in 1900 as West Ham United. In 1904 the club relocated to their current...
, turning professional in August 2002. In need of first team experience, he joined League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on loan in March 2004, making his debut as a late substitute for Martin Gritton
Martin Gritton
Martin Francis Jeremy Gritton is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a striker who currently plays for Stockport County. He is a journeyman player and has previously played for Plymouth Argyle, Shelbourne, Torquay United, Grimsby Town, Lincoln City, Mansfield Town, Macclesfield Town,...
in the 2–2 home draw with Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
on 3 April 2004. However, that was to be his only game for the Gulls as he returned to West Ham two weeks early, seemingly at his own request.
He was released by West Ham at the end of the 2003–04 season, joining Martin Foyle
Martin Foyle
Martin John Foyle is an English former footballer, turned football manager. In his 20 year playing career he played 533 League games, scoring 155 goals...
's League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
Port Vale
Port Vale F.C.
Port Vale Football Club is an English football club currently playing in Football League Two. They are based in Burslem, Staffordshire — one of six towns that make up the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The club's traditional rivals in the city are Stoke City, and games between the two clubs are known as...
in August 2004. He struggled to establish himself at Vale Park
Vale Park
Vale Park is a football stadium in Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, England. It is the home ground of Port Vale F.C., who have played at the ground since 1950....
and dropped down a division to join Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient F.C.
Leyton Orient F.C. are an English professional football club in East London. They currently play in Football League One and are known to their fans as the O's.Leyton Orient have spent one season in the top flight of English football, in 1962–63...
on a free transfer in November 2004, after rejecting a further short-term deal at Port Vale. Impressing on a non-contract basis he signed a six month deal with Orient in January 2005.
He played 33 games of the O's promotion winning campaign of 2005–06 but fell out of favour the following season and joined Notts County
Notts County F.C.
Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
, back in League Two, on loan in November 2006. After his loan spell finished the following January, McMahon joined Conference
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Stevenage Borough. A fairly regular member of the first team at Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way
Broadhall Way, known as The Lamex Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is an association football stadium in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. It has been the home ground of Stevenage since 1980, and has a capacity of 7,100 people, including 3,142 seats.-History:The club plays at Broadhall Way, previously...
, he was a sub in the FA Trophy
FA Trophy
The Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
final
2006–07 FA Trophy
The FA Trophy 2006–07 was the 37th season of the FA's cup competition for teams at levels 5-8 of the English football league system. 246 teams were entered for the competition.-First round:...
at Wembley
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
. In May 2008 he signed a two year contract with the club.
On 26 November 2008, he was transfer listed by Borough, along with teammate John Martin
John Martin (English footballer)
John Martin is an English footballer who has most recently played a midfielder for Chelmsford City in the Conference South.-Career:...
, and in the 2009 January transfer window McMahon agreed to join fellow Conference side Cambridge United
Cambridge United F.C.
Cambridge United Football Club is a professional football club from Cambridge, England. They are currently playing the 2011-2012 season in the Conference National, the fifth tier of the English league system, where they have competed since 2005 following their relegation from the Football League...
. He made his debut in a 4-1 win over Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
at the Abbey Stadium
Abbey Stadium
The Abbey Stadium, known as R Costings Abbey Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Cambridge, England. It has been the home ground of Cambridge United F.C. since 1932, and currently has a maximum capacity of 9,617 spectators...
, but struggled to hold down a place in the side. He was an unused substitute in the 2009
2009 Conference National play-off Final
The 2009 Conference National play-off Final, known as the 2009 Blue Square Premier play-off Final for sponsorship purposes, was a football match between Cambridge United and Torquay United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley Stadium in London...
Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
play-off final, as he watched his United teammates lose their second play-off final in as many years. On 16 July 2009, caretaker
Caretaker manager
In association football, a caretaker manager is someone who takes temporary charge of the management of a football club, usually when the regular manager is dismissed or leaves for a different club. However, a caretaker may also be appointed if the regular manager is ill or unable to attend to his...
Cambridge United manager, Paul Carden
Paul Carden
Paul Andrew Carden is an English footballer who plays in midfield as a player/coach for Luton Town. While at Cambridge United, Carden was the club's assistant manager. He has previously played for Blackpool, Rochdale, Chester City, Doncaster Rovers, Peterborough United, Accrington Stanley, Burton...
, announced that McMahon has left the club. He then joined Farnborough for a two year stay. He enjoyed promotion to the Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
with the club, as they were crowned champions of the Southern Football League Premier Division in 2009–10
2009–10 Southern Football League
The 2009-10 season was the 106th in the history of the Southern League.-Premier Division:The Premier Division featured five new clubs:*Didcot Town, promoted from Division One South & West*Hednesford Town, transferred from Northern Premier League...
. The following year he helped the club to the Conference South play-off final, where they were defeated 4–1 by Ebbsfleet United
In June 2011, he signed for Boreham Wood
Boreham Wood F.C.
Boreham Wood F.C. are a football club based in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, England, at Meadow Park football ground. They were established in 1948, and have reached the FA Cup 2nd Round proper twice in their history. For 2011-12 they will play in Conference South...
as a player-coach on a two year contract.
Honours
with Leyton Orient- Football League TwoFootball League TwoFootball League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
3rd place promotion winner: 2005–06
with Stevenage Borough
- FA TrophyFA TrophyThe Football Association Challenge Trophy, commonly known as the FA Trophy, is a knockout cup competition in English football, run by and named after The Football Association and competed for primarily by semi-professional teams...
winner: 2006–072006–07 FA TrophyThe FA Trophy 2006–07 was the 37th season of the FA's cup competition for teams at levels 5-8 of the English football league system. 246 teams were entered for the competition.-First round:...
with Cambridge United
- Conference NationalConference NationalConference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
play-off finalist: 20092009 Conference National play-off FinalThe 2009 Conference National play-off Final, known as the 2009 Blue Square Premier play-off Final for sponsorship purposes, was a football match between Cambridge United and Torquay United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley Stadium in London...
with Farnborough
- Southern Football League Premier Division champion: 2009–102009–10 Southern Football LeagueThe 2009-10 season was the 106th in the history of the Southern League.-Premier Division:The Premier Division featured five new clubs:*Didcot Town, promoted from Division One South & West*Hednesford Town, transferred from Northern Premier League...
- Conference SouthConference SouthConference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
play-off finalist: 2011